Nancy Opel is set to star in the new musical comedy Curvy Widow off-Broadway. With a book by Bobby Goldman and a score by Drew Brody, the show is directed by Peter Flynn. Curvy Widow will begin performances at the Westside Theatre on July 20 and officially open on August 3.

Following a popular premiere at North Carolina Stage Company, the show is playing a limited engagement at New Jersey's George Street Playhouse through May 21. Opel originated the lead role at NCSC and is currently headlining the GSP engagement. She received a Tony Award nomination in 2002 for her performance in Urinetown. Her other Broadway credits include Honeymoon in Vegas, Beautiful, Cinderella, Memphis, Fiddler on the Roof, Ring Round the Moon, Triumph of Love, Getting Away with Murder, Sunday in the Park with George, Teddy & Alice, Anything Goes and Evita.

Based on a true story, Curvy Widow follows the daily exploits of a feisty fifty-something whose adventures inspire laughter and reveal truths about life, love and sex. From surviving hilarious first dates to her intimate rendezvous, this widow navigates her way through it all with humor and perseverance. Featuring a brilliant cast of best friends, a dead husband and a myriad of potential suitors, Curvy learns what it means to start life over in the modern age.

The production will feature scenic design by Rob Bissinger, costume design by Brian Hemesath, lighting design by Matthew Richards and sound design by Ryan Rumery and M. Florian Staab. Andrew Sotomayor serves as musical director with orchestrations, arrangements, and music supervision by Wayne Barker.